Clinical Documentation Specialist RN

Description The Clinical Documentation Specialist (CDS) is responsible for supporting and facilitating the overall quality of medical record documentation by improving the completeness, accuracy, and reliability of clinical documentation. A key success factor of this process is educating providers through the query process and independently supporting them with education and feedback to accurately reflect the patient's true clinical picture within the medical record. In partnering with the coding team, the CDS will be an expert with ICD-10, NS‑DRG and APR‑DRG assignment. Required Qualifications Associate's Degree in Associate of Science in Nursing Upon hire: Registered Nurse License 5 years of experience as an RN in an acute care setting within the last 5 years OR 2‑3 years clinical experience Documentation Integrity experience in an acute care setting Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Bachelor of Science in Nursing or a Bachelor of Science degree in healthcare or another related field 5 years of hospital experience in ICU, ED or medical/surgical units 1 year of understanding of MS‑DRG and APR‑DRG assignment and fundamentals of establishing a DRG 1 year of ICD‑10 experience and/or understanding Benefits Our best‑in‑class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities. Salary Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on‑call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Benefits Package Details Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) savings plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time‑off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, and well‑being resources. Equal Opportunity Employer Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement. #J-18808-Ljbffr Providence Health & Services